Toronto FC’s interest in Aketxe likely signals a nod to the future. Although midfielder Victor Vazquez entered 2018 following a standout, MLS Best XI season, the 31-year-old Spaniard told the Toronto Sun last year he hopes to finish out his career back in La Liga.

As the Reds returned from pre-season training in Mexico City Wednesday night, it was revealed Caleb Patterson-Sewell was with them. Toronto FC confirmed Wednesday they’ve signed the 30-year-old netminder after acquiring his rights from New York.

Back-up goalkeeper Caleb Patterson-Sewell #40 of the New York Red Bulls stretches during warm-up prior to their 2008 MLS Cup match against the Columbus Crew at The Home Depot Center on November 23, 2008 in Carson, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Patterson-Sewell is expected to be TFC’s third-choice ‘keeper behind Alex Bono and Clint Irwin. The move could also signal interest in moving Irwin elsewhere within the league. As of now, though, the Reds intend to enter next week with Irwin as its No. 2 ‘keeper.

Patterson-Sewell arrives after spending 2017 with the NASL’s Jacksonville Armada.

The 6-foot-3 dual American-Australian citizen is well-travelled, having played for multiple clubs in Portugal – including LigaPro sides Farense and Gil Vicente.

The Reds are expected to train in Toronto Friday and Saturday before departing for Denver, where they’ll open CONCACAF Champions League play against the Rapids.

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